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Fashion in the News
V Magazine Fall Issue - www.catwalkqueen.tv
V Magazine is known for publishing multiple model covers with photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, and they're giving the collaboration another shot at it for the magazine's fall issue, featuring 14 different models.
“Supermodels are our celebrities, so we’ve given the covers to a whole range of models,” said editor in chief and creative director Stephen Gan, who is also creative director of Harper’s Bazaar.
Each cover features a head shot of a famous model, who are either relative newbies in the fashion industry or those belonging to the supermodel era.
Plans by the organizers of New York Fashion Week to move their schedule next season could put London Fashion Week in jeopardy.
Traditionally, New York fashion week is held the week before LFW, with one day between each to give people time to cross the Atlantic. But with the organizers' plan to move their February shows forward by almost a week, London would only have four days instead of six to squeeze all the runway presentations.
The Americans are justifying the move by reportedly claiming they need an extra week to finish their collections due to time constraints brought about by the fabric mills in Italy and public holidays.
Phoebe Philo - fashiontribes.typepad.com
Celine has a new creative director in the person of former Chloé head designer Phoebe Philo.
Her appointment marks a comeback for the 35-year-old designer, who has been on hiatus since she quit her post as creative director of Chloé in January 2006 in order to, among other things, spend more time with her family.
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Vogue India October 2008
Vogue India has found itself at the receiving end of numerous criticisms after deciding to feature some of the world's poorest people to model luxury fashion in its October issue.
The magazine featured 16 pages of photographs of India's poorest peasants wearing ridiculously expensive fashion. Particularly catching critics' attention is an image of a young poverty stricken child wearing a £50 Fendi bib, an accessory that is worth more than two month's income for an impoverished rural Indian family.
Dutch firm Royal van Lent, designer and builder of luxury custom "mega-yachts", has been bought by luxury group LVMH, further consolidating its hold on the luxury sector.
With the acquisition, details of which were undisclosed, from Netherlands-based investment firm Egeria, Royal van Lent joins such luxury names as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs in the LVMH stable.
"I am delighted that Royal van Lent will become part of the LVMH family, which has a proven track record in preserving the heritage of prestigious brands, with high quality products, while positioning them for successful global growth", said Royal van Lent CEO Dick van Lent.
Gianni Versace - www.popcrunch.com
Ten years after designer Gianni Versace was shot dead by Andrew Cunanan at his home there, the public can now freely tour the infamous mansion for a fee.
Casa Casuarina, which the slain designer bought in 1992 for $2.9 million and redecorated for millions more, has been opened to the public by current owner Peter Loftin.
Initially, Loftin made the house, which was built in 1930, a private club. Then he had rooms rented for overnight stays and events. Now it's a tourist attraction which the curious can look through for only $50.
Jerry Ford - www.huffingtonpost.com
Jerry Ford, the man who founded one of the top modeling agencies in the world, has died from complications from endocarditis, or inflammation of the heart. He was 83.
As far as modeling agencies go, it was Ford who established many of the systems that are in place in most modeling agencies today. Aside from introducing a system for collecting fees for models and agents, he was also the first to draw up contracts for models to exclusively represent certain brands and therefore earn much higher fees, like the one Lauren Hutton signed in 1974 to be the face of Revlon.
The hit 1990s TV show Beverly Hills 90210 is making a comeback via CW's 90210, which makes its broadcast debut in the U.S. on September 2. And with the return of the show, CBS Consumer Products has just announced a merchandise rollout that would feature, as always, cool, 90210 style.
Initially, the collection will include tees, tops, and fleece pieces featuring signature logos from the old show and the new show. The line also includes a selection of pajamas and underwear. In addition, CBS is also planning to add backpacks, handbags, and cosmetics to the merchandise line. Prices for any of the merchandise are yet to be set though.
The 90210 merchandise will make its debut in specialty and department stores early next year.
Oranger Alhambra
Who knew that the name of one of Spain's most famous monuments is trademarked? Apparently, Giorgio Armani didn't, and now he is facing legal action for naming one of his fragrances after the Alhambra monument in Granada.
The fragrance in question, Oranger Alhambra, is part of the Armani Prive collection, and is described as an olfactory hymn to the gardens of the Andalusian fort. But Armani reportedly launched it without proper authorization to use the trademarked name, and the trustees of the Alhambra Palace are now asking for an explanation and are considering legal action.
Continue reading 'Armani Could Be Sued Over "Alhambra" Fragrance'
Calvin Klein Inc has announced that it has a new license holder for its better sportswear line in US manufacturing and distribution company G-III.
The licensing agreement signed between the two companies effectively replaces Kellwood Co, which had been manufacturing and distributing its better sportswear line, that was reportedly doing badly under its wing.
"G-III's approach to each of the licensed Calvin Klein business categories that they currently operate has proven to be successful, and we anticipate that they will have similar results with the women's sportswear business," Tom Murry, CKI's president and chief operating officer, told WWD.
Continue reading 'Calvin Klein Signs Licensing Agreement With G-III'
